Family sues Tesla over suspected autopilot defect after fatal Texas crash

A Texas grandmother died after a Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home. Her family filed a Harris County lawsuit seeking more than $1 million, arguing a SUA defect and that Tesla removed critical obstacle-detection hardware during a global chip shortage. Tesla and its executives dispute that Autopilot or Full Self-Driving caused the crash, citing that the driver pressed the accelerator; authorities are investigating, and police have found no mechanical malfunction so far. The suit requests preservation of all vehicle data and parts as evidence in the case, underscoring ongoing debates about Autopilot safety and data transparency.